Carlo Ancelotti’s reigning European champions will host Malaga, Serie A champions and current league leaders Juventus face a visit from Lazio, while Ligue 1 title challengers Monaco clash with Rennes.

Here are even more reasons to back this terrific treble of home teams.

Real Madrid v Malaga
The Galacticos, odds-on 1/6 favourites, have a dominant record over their La Liga opponents, having secured victory in the previous four consecutive meetings.

Madrid have already toppled Malaga in the reverse fixture this term, earning a 2-1 win on the road, with Welsh wizard Gareth Bale having struck late on to secure all three points.

The Wales international forward has netted an impressive 21 times this current campaign for club and country, despite coming under fire for his apparent stuttering performances, and he is a 9/2 chance to net the last goal again in his latest outing.

Juventus v Lazio
Massimiliano Allegri’s Turin table toppers, odds-on 5/6 favourites, have won four of the last five encounters against Lazio, including a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Olimpico Stadium last November.

Clinical Carlos Tevez has enjoyed a rampant run of goalscoring form this term, firing in a sensational 25 strikes in all competitions, including his side’s third effort in that previous Rome romp. The astute Argentine attacker is available at 7/2 to bag a brace or more this time out.

Monaco v Rennes
French league hopefuls Monaco, odds-on 8/13 favourites, have emerged victorious in four of the last five meetings with their Ligue 1 rivals.

Leonardo Jardim’s Red and Whites dispatched Rennes with a 3-1 earlier in the season, as Anthony Martial helped earn a French Cup coup.

The in-form Frenchman has netted six goals in his previous eight outings for Monaco and is a 9/2 chance to open proceedings in his next appearance.